Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Drive Selection (Some models)
Drive selection is a system to switch the vehicle's drive mode. When the sport mode is selected, vehicle's response against accelerator operation is enhanced. This provides additional quick acceleration which may be needed to safely make maneuvers such as lane changes, merging onto freeways, or passing other vehicles.
CAUTION
Do not use the sport mode when driving on slippery roads such as wet or snow-covered roads. It may cause tire slipping.
NOTE
- When the sport mode is selected, driving at higher engine speeds increases and it may increase fuel consumption. Mazda recommends that you cancel the sport mode on normal driving.
- Drive mode cannot be switched in the following conditions:
- ABS/TCS/DSC is operating
- The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system/cruise control is operating.
- Steering wheel is being operated abruptly
Drive Selection Switch
Press the drive selection switch forward (“
”) to select the sport mode. Pull
the drive selection switch back (“
”) to cancel the sport mode.
NOTE
- When the ignition is switched off, the sport mode is canceled.
- Depending on the driving conditions when sport mode is selected, the vehicle may perform shift-down or slightly accelerate.
Select Mode Indication
When the sport mode is selected, the select mode indication turns on in the instrument cluster.
NOTE
If the drive selection cannot be switched to sport mode, the select mode indication flashes to notify the driver.
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